Indicate which endocrine structure is being described in each case.

a. ___is the connection between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
b. ___is called the master gland because it affects the release of the hormones of the other glands in the endocrine system.
c. ____A malfunction in this gland that releases growth hormone can lead to gigantism.

a. HYPOTHALAMUS
b. PITUITARY
c. PITUITARY